Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships

Applications for the 2008 ALA intake have now closed. The 2009 intake will open in April 2008.

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are a component of the Australian Leadership Awards, a regional program under the Australian Scholarships initiative. Australian Leadership Awards aim to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific.

They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.

ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development Program in Australia.

Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.

ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.

In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group – the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) – that will maintain strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of Australia’s overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has a significant aid program.

Objectives of ALA Scholarships

ALA Scholarships aim to:

·develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform, development and governance

·increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region

·build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region

·build capacity to address priority regional issues

·build effective networks between Australia and the region

·demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the provision of high quality education.

Fields of study

Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.

Levels of study

An ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.

Who should apply

Outstanding applicants with:

·a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level

·a high level of English language proficiency

·demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region

·a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.

Links to specific eligibility requirements are found below.

Applicants seeking to migrate to Australia should NOT apply.

Scholarship benefits

An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$110,000 for Masters degrees and A$220,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions for the leadership development program.. Benefits include:

Note:

Please note that I have forwarded this information for anyone who migh be interested in this program. I am not a staff member of this program. So, there is no point if you ask me further information about it.

Dear Mr/Mrs. Heliso
Your proposed program of study sounds very interesting. Natural science is a fast growing field since a couple of last decades.
My program is in the field of Renewable Energy. My university (www.murdoch.edu.au) has an international reputation on natural sciences as well.
Simply click the above website address to get more information.
Good luck.

I am a 23 year old Namibian. I have completed an undgraduate law degree at the University of The Western Cape in Cape Town-South Africa. I am currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies at the University of New England in Armidale-Australia.

I wish to take part in the LLM programme in International Environmental law offered by the University of Macquarie for the 2009.

I am in desperate need of financial assistance. Please send me the application form and any other relevant information.

Dear sir i’m going to pursue the scholar at u’r univ. for master degree in energy conversion at mechanical Eng. would you giving me the Prof. reference or what are the project going on (hot issue) at your univ. thanks lot of for progress information better us correspondences via my email :(www.ridwanabrar@yahoo.com)

Dear Sir,
I am an Ethiopian graduated in M.Sc level. I wish to pursue a phD in Australia in the field of natural resources managemnt or enviornemntal sceinces. May you help me providing information on available scholarship opportunities and procedure of application, please?

Daer Sir,
I am Eraly Binson Murmu and have completed graguation in Forestry science from Khulna University, Bangladesh. Now I am studying MBA and very much interest about ALA. I have a dream to study with leadership field.

I am in desperate need of financial assistance. Please send me the application form and any other relevant information.

I am a Ugandan with an honours degree in public administration. I am hoping to become a public administration practisioner/expert by obtaining a post graduate qualification either in public administration or polotical science (governance and public policy. I believe this will adequately equip me handle/manage public sector endeavours and make a fundamental contribution towards the attainment of millenium development goals.

I hope that one day will be a beneficiary of an Australian Develepment scholarship so that i can achieve my ambition.

I am an ethiopian,and graduated with msc in nuclear physics from addis ababa university in august 2007. I have great ambition to get free phd scholarship in nuclear physics or on any related research fields.If i will get this chance in australia i would be very happy,so please send me any address of universities which will help to fulfill my ambition.

My name is Harrison. I have a Masters degree in comunity water resources management and I am interested in pursuing a PhD on climate change and impacrs on transboundary water resources management in east africa. However, I am unable to do so due to financial problems. Is there anyone with such a project to fund me fulful my dreams?

I have completed my 4 years Bechelor Degree in Urban and Rural Planning and Maasters Degree in Development Studies. Now i want to study for another master Degree in Development Management or Project Management. How can i get proper information to gain my goal.

I am Sudanese, and graduated with msc in environmental forestry from Sudan university of science & technology in julay 2006. I have great ambition to get free phd scholarship in forestry, environment or on any related research fields.If i will get this chance in australia i would be very happy,so please send me any address of universities which will help to fulfill my ambition.

I am an ethiopian,and graduated with msc in nuclear physics from addis ababa university in august 2007. I have great ambition to get free phd scholarship in nuclear physics or on any related research fields.If i will get this chance in australia i would be very happy,so please send me any address of universities which will help to fulfill my ambition.

I am Ethiopian with an honours Bacheler degree in Applied Physics on JULY 12, 2007 From UNIVERSITY OF HAWASSA WITH DESTINCTION. I am hoping to become a physist by obtaining a post graduate qualification either in electronics or laser physics.

I hope that one day will be a beneficiary of an Australian Develepment scholarship so that i can achieve my ambition

I am an Ethiopian,and graduate of vetrinary medicine from Haramaya university (formerly known as Alemaya university) with CGPA of 3.4 in theyear 2008. And i would like to study at your university at master level of Biochemistry, Pharmachology, Genetics, public health or physiology. So i am looking forward for you response. Thank you.

Dear Sir,
My name is mohammed and i am from jordan, I have Masters degree in Computer science from University Of Jordan, I would like to ask if I could apply to pursue my Phd in computer science and benifit from the scholarships.

I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Education from the University of Zambia and my teaching subjects are Geography and Mathematics.I would like to do my Masters Degree at your University.However I do not have the full details abut your programs and scholarhips.I would also like to know if I could be eligible for any scholarship.
Thank you.

I have a master of Art in Rural development of Sokoine University. I would like to do my PhD in Development Studies subject at your University.However I do not have the full details abut your programs and scholarhips.I would also like to know if I could be eligible for any scholarship.
Thank you.

I am assittance lecturer in appliead physics and i want to learn my master
in electronic engreening or laser physics ,i have Bsc in applied physics with
Destinction from HAWASSA university would you give me a chance to study
abroad ethiopia.
Thank you,

I have a master of phiscs from Cairo University in Egypt and also my husband. I would like to do my PhD in Development Studies subject at your University.However I do not have the full details abut your programs and scholarhips.I would also like to know if I could be eligible for any scholarship.
Thank you.

Dear Sir,
I am asudanease graduated in M.Sc level. I wish to pursue a phD in Australia in the field of statistic. May you help me providing information on available scholarship opportunities and procedure of application, please?

I am Byamukama Patrick from Uganda and I have just graduated with an Msc. in the field of environment and natural resources from Makerere univ. I would want to be furnished with more information regarding this PhD scholarship.

Hi sir , i am pervez anwar from Pakistan. Sir i am student of M.Phil biology .Recently i have completed my course work with 79% marks .Now i am busy in my lab for research purpose. My topic of research is ” Dilute acid pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass from rice (oryza sativa)”. Sir purpose of my study is explore the alternative energy sources. Sir i am looking forward to continue the same work but different substrate in my P.hD.

Either there is posssibility for me to join the biofuel project.
i am looking for your kind suggestion.

I’m a Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering graduate from University of Ruhuna, Sri lanka. I have a second upper Class Hons. degree and I’m interesting in Heat transfer and Thermodynamics area. as well as i did some projects field of energy conservation. Therefore I’m willing to apply for the post graduate programme(MSc or Phd) in any university. I think, you may provide that greater chance for me.Therefore please be kind enough to provide necessary instructions and to write me in your free times. apradeeps@gmail.com

ya this is giridhar,
M.sc electronics post graduate passed out in may 2006 andhra university india , and working as sap abap consultant. i am looking forward for part time/ full time phd related to electronics in australia. please provide me with the best information as soon as possible. i hope for your information. thanks a lot . pls put a mail to me giri.may18@gmail.com.

Hello, I am Umair Mahmood from Lahore, Pakistan.
I hold
1. BSc Medical Lab Technology from Univeristy of Health Sciences, Lahore.
2. MSc Biochemistry, research entitled as “Pharmacokinetics of cefaclor in Dogs after Oral Administration” From University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
3. Now Mphil Biochemistry 2nd year student with research entitled as “Molecular Analysis of GALT gene in Pakistani Patients with Galactosemia” at university of Health Sciences, Lahore which ll be completed till end of Dec, 2009.

I am very interested to apply in the field of either Electrical or Biomedical Engineering. Because I am graduated in Electrical Engineering department from Jimma University 2007/08.so, I will wait for your response to apply and join the field I mentioned above in your university.

I have completed B.Sc Electrical Engineering from Jimma University with a CGPA of 3.45 in 4.I am from Ethiopia.
And now I want to apply for Masters degree (1 or 2 years) which is free of cost. Can I apply for that & what are the requirements? Also in which university / institute I can apply?

I hold a university degree in law and recently completed my vocational training in the law school. i am interested in pursuing a masters degree in law or any other closely related discipline. please get back to me with relevant information. thank you

Dear Sir;
I graduated in Educational Planning and Management with MA degree from Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) and currently lecturing at the department of Educational Leadership and Management at Dilla University in Ethiopia. I want to pursue my Doctrate degre in related areas at your university. Please send me some information related to this.
Thank You
Habtamu Gezahegn
Ethiopia